Most of us know Tony Hsieh for his groundbreaking company, Zappos. And, we all received the news in Nov. 2020 of his sudden passing, right before his 48th birthday. Though, it came as a shock to everyone that he passed without an estate plan of any kind. A life well...
When parents divorce or break up, they will have to split their time with the children and their responsibilities to them. Both during a divorce or a breakup of unmarried parents, negotiating custody arrangements is often a top priority. Parents sometimes work with...
Child support is important for children to receive to ensure they are properly cared for. For that reason, it is important for parents receiving child support, and parents paying child support, to be familiar with child support enforcement resources and methods...
Recently on the blog we discussed some of the various ways that you can resolve your divorce without the need for litigation. This included collaborative divorce, arbitration, and mediation. While these alternative dispute resolution measures can certainly prove...
The probate and estate administration process can be challenging enough to navigate as is. But the matter can become even more complicated when the deceased individual left behind extensive assets located in various geographical locations. As the estate administrator,...
As Texans, we all know Willie Nelson. Though, we may not know one of his many famous quotes: “You know why divorces are so expensive? They're worth it.” This quote brings us to the topic of this week’s post: divorce costs and how to keep them down. The divorce process...
Divorce litigation can turn ugly easily. However, no matter how intense emotions may be, it is ultimately state law that dictates how the court handle custody and property division matters or it is a settlement between the divorcing couples that resolves the issue....
As our parents grow older, there may come a time when it is critical to discuss care options for them. An important part of estate planning in Texas, especially for the elderly, involves managing long-term care. If an elderly loved one develops a crippling condition...
Administering a loved one’s estate is challenging. Coping with their death while trying to honor their wishes and comply with the law can be overwhelming. The process is all the more cumbersome if the estate ends up in probate court. Probate court can prolong the time...
Other than death and taxes, a certainty in life is change. Children, though, are not always adept at handling change, especially divorce. However, with a little forethought and planning, parents can help mitigate the effects of a divorce on their children. The family...
